Visiting Assistant Professor

The University of Connecticut (UConn) is pleased to invite applications for a faculty position in the Department of Mathematics at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor at its Storrs campus beginning August 23, 2026. This position will teach seven undergraduate courses during the academic year, using a 4/3 or 3/4 semester load format.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

• A Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Mathematics (granted by August 2026).
• Proven track record in both teaching excellence and deploying innovative pedagogical strategies in University-level teaching as the primary instructor or instructor of record.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively engaging with a broad range of perspectives in teaching.

• Experience with educational technologies, such as online homework systems, message boards, videos, smartboards, and interactive technological teaching tools.
• Experience teaching large lectures.

This position is a full-time, nine-month, Storrs campus position for an initial duration of one year, renewable for up to two additional years (three years total), contingent on satisfactory performance, mutual agreement, and availability of funds.

Faculty may also be asked to teach at one of UConn’s regional campuses as part of their ordinary workload. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

Please apply online to UConn Jobs at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499518 and submit the following application materials:

• A cover letter,
• Curriculum vitae,
• Teaching statement 
• Name and Contact information for 3 professional references.

The evaluation of applicants will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until a candidate is selected for hire. For more information regarding the Department of Mathematics, please visit the department website at math.uconn.edu.

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at https://portal.ct.gov/Ethics/Statutes-and-Regulations.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.

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